Anna Maria Klechniowska (15 April 1888 – 28 Aug 1973) was a Polish music educator and composer. She was born in Borowka,

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, and studied at the

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. She graduated from the

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Academy in 1917, after studying with Lech Jaczynowski,

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. After completing her studies, she worked as a teacher and arts administrator. She died in Warsaw.

Works

Klechniowska was known for piano works for young children and vocal compositions. Selected works include: *''A Wedding Overture'', for orchestra (1955) *''The Seasons of the Year'', symphonic suite (1953) *''The Royal Castle in Cracow'', symphonic poem *''Phantasma'', ballet-pantomime in 6 scenes, (1964)

References

1888 births 1973 deaths 20th-century Polish classical composers Polish music educators Polish women classical composers Polish women music educators 20th-century Polish women composers {{Poland-composer-stub